Spain gave up Guam, Puerto Rico, its possessions in the West Indies, and the Philippines in exchange for a U.S. payment of $20 million.After the U.S. declared war on Spain, Aguinaldo saw a possibility that the Philippines might achieve its independence; the U.S. hoped instead that Aguinaldo would lend his troops to its effort against Spain.He returned to Manila on May 19, 1898 and declared Philippine independence on June 12.Revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo was born on March 22, 1869, in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. In 1898, he achieved independence of the Philippines from Spain and was elected the first president of the new republic under the Malolos Congress.
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John Cabot and Pedro Cabral were among first European explorers that were sent to the New World and made significant discoveries. Difference is that Cabral was sailing under Portuguese flag and reached the shores of Brazil, while Cabot was sailing under English flag and reached the shores of North America.
Florence was the most famous. :)
